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Controversial 'Russian law' passes first reading in Georgia parliament

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Controversial 'Russian law' passes first reading in Georgia parliament

Controversial 'Russian law' passes first reading in Georgia parliament

Opponents say the foreign agent bill would obstruct Georgia’s long-sought prospects of joining the European Union.


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